Truck Accident Possibly Caused By Driver Fatigue in Morgan Case

June 27, 2014
By
Pierce, Herns, Sloan & Wilson, LLC

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The Wal-Mart truck driver who is accused of causing an accident in NJ that
critically injured Tracy Morgan and killed another, had not slept for
more than 24 hours, a criminal complaint said according to this article.

According to a court official, Kevin Roper is scheduled for a court appearance
later in the week. He remains free after posting $50,000 bond.

Roper has been charged with death by auto and four counts of assault by auto.

Authorities said that Mr. Roper failed to slow for traffic ahead early
Saturday in Cranbury Township and swerved at the last minute to avoid
a crash. Instead, his truck crashed into Morgan’s chauffeured Mercedes
limo bus, killing comedian James “Jimmy Mack” McNair, authorities said.

The actor and comedian, remained in critical condition early Monday. Morgan’s
spokesman, Lewis Kay, said he was “more responsive” Sunday
after having surgery for a broken leg.

Kay said Morgan also suffered a broken femur, a broken nose and several
broken ribs and is expected to remain hospitalized for several weeks.
He said Morgan’s family is “tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative
of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”

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